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		priv_acy on Sept 15, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Does infinity exist? The difference is an infinite number of rooms can accommodate an infinite number of guests and still have room for one more. An infinite number of full rooms can accomodate no more guests. They're all full by definition. That is, unless I am also thoroughly confused.

mistercow on Sept 15, 2012 [–]

>That is, unless I am also thoroughly confused.

You are, but that's OK; they call it a "veridical paradox" for a reason.

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